san diego international airport is 4 miles away. a fashionable event space has kitchen facilities, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic city views. among shops and eateries in the lively hillcrest neighborhood, this modern boutique hotel is an 11-minute walk from balboa park and 2 miles from the san diego zoo. trendy, streamlined rooms are individually styled, and feature kitchenettes, wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. limited parking is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some add living areas, lofts and/or patios San Diego International Airport 10 min
Balboa Park (6 min) Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. San Diego Natural History Museum (9 min) Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Museum of Us (7 min) Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Coronado Island (16 min) Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. USS Midway Museum (11 min) Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (10 min) Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Cabrillo National Monument (24 min) This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. San Diego Zoo (7 min) Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Maritime Museum of San Diego (9 min) Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. The San Diego Museum of Art (10 min) Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Old Town (10 min) Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. SeaWorld San Diego (12 min) Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Seaport Village (13 min) Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Belmont Park (14 min) Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. San Diego Bay (22 min) Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. |